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Episode 82·Mar 4, 2026
Exodus and the Exile
A psalm expresses anguish over exile and then exultantly describes the Exodus. What is the link between the psalm's two parts?
Poetry and Prayer: A Daily Journey Through the Psalms·Episode 83·Mar 5, 2026
The Psalm of Jewish History
Psalm 78 describes the story of the Israelites from the Exodus to the Davidic monarchy.
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06:12Episode 81·Mar 3, 2026
The Curious Date of Purim and the Psalm of Salvation
Purim’s date reveals what we are truly celebrating—and why a remarkable event seemingly described in this psalm never became a holiday.
09:33Episode 80·Mar 2, 2026
Tisha b’Av, Purim, and Two Separate Psalms
The themes of exile and salvation are bound together in a tradition regarding the reading of the Megillah—and in these two psalms of Asaf.
07:49Episode 79·Mar 1, 2026
The God of the Temple and the Ways of the World
A story about Rome and Jerusalem helps us ponder this psalm of Asaf.
